Colònia de Sant Pere facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Colònia de Sant Pere
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| Nickname(s):
Sa Colònia
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous Community | Balearic Islands |
| Province | Balearic Islands |
| Island | Majorca |
| Comarca | Llevant |
| Population | |
| • Total | 583 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Colònia de Sant Pere is a charming small town on the northeast coast of Majorca. Majorca is one of Spain's beautiful Balearic Islands. This town is part of the Artà area and sits right on the peaceful Bay of Alcúdia.
Colònia de Sant Pere started in the 1800s as a tiny place. Just a few families lived there, mostly farming and fishing. Today, it's a popular spot for both visitors and locals. People love it because it's quiet, small, and perfectly located by the sea.
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A Look Back: Colònia de Sant Pere's History
The area around Colònia de Sant Pere has a long and interesting past. Many different groups have ruled this land over the centuries.
Roman Times in Majorca
Long ago, around 123 BC, the area where Colònia de Sant Pere is now became part of the powerful Roman Empire. A Roman general named Quintus Caecilius Metellus Balearicus conquered the Balearic Islands. This brought Roman culture and rule to Majorca.
Byzantine and Islamic Influence
Later, in 534 AD, the area became part of the Byzantine Empire. This empire was the eastern part of the old Roman Empire. Then, starting in 707 AD, the Balearic Islands came under Islamic rule. Muslims from North Africa conquered the islands. This brought new traditions and ways of life to the region.
Return to the Crown
In 1229, King James I the Conqueror took over the entire island of Majorca. This brought the island back under Christian rule. Then, in 1344, King Peter IV of Aragon officially made the Balearic Islands part of his kingdom again. Since then, the area of Colònia de Sant Pere has remained under the rule of the Spanish crown.
See also
In Spanish: Colonia de San Pedro para niños
